# SoC Performance Architect

Hiring organization: [Samsung Semiconductor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/samsung-semiconductor)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e2a849a4-9fd8-43b3-8d80-3af866c4384a

Listed on Samsung Semiconductor's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Salary: 151000 – 251800 USD per year

## Summary

Samsung is seeking an architect to build performance models of system-on-chip designs for next-generation mobile devices, evaluating new features and hardware trade-offs across CPU, GPU, and memory subsystems. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable with simulation tools, microarchitecture analysis, and translating complex architectural decisions into data-driven recommendations.

_Our summary, not Samsung Semiconductor's wording._

## Skills named

Python

## Required

- 6+ years experience (or 4+ with Master's degree, or 1+ with PhD)
- Proficiency in architectural modeling and performance analysis
- Software development in C/C++, Python, or similar languages
- Experience with CPU, GPU, accelerators, or memory systems microarchitecture
- Ability to integrate IP models into full system-level frameworks
- Understanding of ARM architecture and memory subsystem design
- Build SoC architecture models for end-to-end performance analysis
- Knowledge of high-performance, high-efficiency design
- Strong written and verbal communication

## Nice to have

- Experience with gem5 simulator
- Experience with Arm architecture

Apply on Samsung Semiconductor's site: https://sec.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Samsung_Careers/job/3655-N-1st-St-San-Jose-CA-USA/SoC-Performance-Architect_R116499